Dublin Airport summer travel advice as update issued on end of 100ml liquid rule
Dublin Airport are expecting to be able to remove the 100ml liquid rule later this year, subject to regulatory approval.
The airport is urging passengers to prevent avoidable delays at security screening by ensuring that all liquids and gels being carried in their hand luggage are in containers of 100ml or less. However, the airport said they will be in a position to remove the 100ml altogether later this year.
Dublin Airport spokesperson Graeme McQueen said: "It's that time of year again when we're seeing lots of people flying for the first time since last summer and we're seeing many passengers making simple mistakes that are causing them unnecessary delays at security screening. The simple message for all passengers this summer is - prepare in advance and be ready when it's your turn.
"The temporary EU regulation that requires liquids to come out of bags at security screening remains in place. While we're hopeful this rule will change soon, we await confirmation from our regulators. Until then, liquids need to be 100mls or under and they need to come out of bags for screening.
'Our roll-out of new C3 scanners is going really well and will be totally finished in both terminals later this year, which will put us in a position to remove the 100ml limit altogether and mean that liquids can stay in bags at security screening, subject to regulatory approval and also the removal of the EU's temporary rule."
Mr McQueen also advised of the common mistakes that occur at airport security. "Nobody wants to be delayed at security screening and the airport team are flying it this year, with screening times of less than 20 minutes being the norm for the majority of passengers," he said.
"We want to get everyone through quickly and with smiles on their faces and by preparing in advance for screening, ensuring their liquids are in order and that they are ready to remove bulky items like hoodies, jackets and oversized jumpers and to place them in the security tray.
"Other common mistakes we see at security that slow passengers down include forgetting to remove belts and also boots and runners that extend above the ankle. There's always someone who forgets to empty their pockets too of items such as wallets, keys, airpods and phones, and this can lead to them being delayed unnecessarily."
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